Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolts Pakistan's Balochistan
In February, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake also struck Balochistan province.
According to The Hindu, in February, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake also struck Balochistan province.
The quake was reported 48 km west-northwest of Khuzdar, it said.
This world story centres on Pakistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Pakistan's Balochistan, Khuzdar and Balochistan.
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- Pakistan · Asia
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- The Hindu
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- Pakistan's Balochistan, Khuzdar, Balochistan
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- World
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